Arguably the original and most famous, the word ‘Oodie’ is now synonymous with hooded blankets – we even found ourselves telling people that we were “testing out Oodies” when talking about this feature.

Overall very pleased with this and I like the cuffs - they aren't too tight and keep the fabric from getting in your way when doing tasks. John Lewis - please manufacture this with double-layer fabric - it would be like wearing central heating and in these difficult economic times it could avoid people needing to put on the central heating at all. Definitely recommend." Some reviewers felt the hoodie - while oversized - was simply too big. MummyEvans said: "Saw this and thought how cosy it would be. Material great, was lovely & soft, but was so oversized. There's oversized and there's oversized. Could have fit a few people in there. So it wasn't cosy and was sadly returned." This poncho’s shape means that your hands remain free for typing, drinking, reading etc (although does mean that they miss out on the heat), and we found this perfect for keeping the upper body warm when working from home on chilly days. They can seem an expensive buy for something you’re almost certainly not going to wear outside of the house, but if you spend a lot of time at home – whether working or relaxing – they could be a good investment, especially as they wash well in the washing machine.Shopper Jobyhere said: "So lovely. I was looking for an oversized blanket-style top and was surprised to find this as such a good price. I wanted something for those chilly days working from home and evenings when you're trying to avoid gas costs. I have the oatmeal and it's a got a great "fur effect pile"

We did find this one to be ever so slightly looser around the bottom, letting the odd autumnal draft in – but on the plus side Snuggly says theirs can be tumble dried on a low heat, unlike Oodie’s. This hoodie is, of course, oversized, but not so big around the hood or sleeves that you can’t see, eat or type – we could comfortably wear this at our WFH desk or walking around the house without it getting in the way. There are also now lots of online-only brands that specialise in these hoodies, like Oodie, Kudd.ly and Snuggly.

They may also help to save you money on your heating bill this winter too, as heating the body is always a cheaper option than heating the home; ideal if you work from home or spend long periods of time bingeing Netflix on the sofa. As the name suggests, the best hooded blankets sit somewhere between a giant wearable hoodie and a cosy throw.

If you’re after that fluffier, soft-as-clouds style of fleece rather than the denser type of, say, Oodie, this is the best one we tested. One thing’s for sure, the UK's craze for blanket hoodies isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, the uber comfy style is only getting better in 2023, with fresh designs made especially for travel, and chic long-lined numbers guaranteed to up your loungewear game. As well as investing in one for yourself, blanket hoodies also make fabulous gifts and they're usually one-size-fits-all, making it that bit easier to choose the right fit for your loved one.For us, though, Oodie just takes the top spot for keeping the body at the perfect temperature and for its vast range of designs and viral fame. Are hooded blankets worth it? Of course, you can also always add one to your Christmas wishlist and let someone else treat you to a cosy winter. Peach said: "Very soft, very cosy. With the hood up it's like being hugged by a teddy bear. Hugely oversized (esp on my 5'2 frame) but that adds to the cosiness, and more importantly leaves room for multiple layers underneath which is definitely helpful during this cold snap! The cuffs were fine for me but my wrists are v slim, so might be uncomfortable for others." We did try hooded blankets that kept us slightly warmer, but thanks to Onesnug’s ‘MicroCool’ fabric, this won’t leave you feeling uncomfortably hot and sweaty.

Some shoppers said the lounge hoodie came in handy when working from home - although it doesn't cover everything. Jessie2008 said: "This is very comfortable and ideal if you work from home a lot. Not wanting to state the obvious but your legs aren't covered so I wear a pair of leggings when I put it on in the morning and if it's extra cold I'm going to pop a long sleeve vest underneath." It plugs into the wall like a traditional heated throw, with a remote to control the power, heat intensity and amount of time it stays on for. And it also has an auto-shut-off function. John Lewis shoppers have praised a "cosy" lounge hoodie they say saves putting the heating on. The oversized blanket-style top is available in four different colours. WITH temperatures dropping and heating costs rising, an oversized hooded blanket should be an essential item of loungewear this autumn and winter.

The wrists are elasticated and so the sleeves do not prevent you from getting on with jobs around the home. Not cold anymore sitting to eat, working online or even curling up on the sofa. Looking at buying another because I so love this one it will have to be removed with a tyre lever." The long elasticated cuffs at the wrists are also useful, keeping your sleeves rolled up and well out of the way if you want to, say, type or cook. It’s definitely one for wearing while cosying up on the sofa rather than when trying to get anything productive done, as its size and weight make it a little cumbersome, and the large hood often falls over the eyes – great for napping, not so great for WFH.